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Alfresco Summer Tablescapes That Beat the Heat
July 9, 2026
Summer weddings live outdoors, and the table is where the season really shines. The goal is to feel relaxed and abundant without wilting in the heat — here's how we'd layer a long alfresco table.
Build on washed linen
Start with stonewashed linen napkins in warm neutrals. They soften the whole table instantly and hide the inevitable afternoon creases far better than crisp cotton.
Add cool stone accents
A marble cake stand pulls double duty as a riser for florals or desserts, and the stone reads fresh against all that summer greenery.
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